The role of women in the Christian Church has been the subject of heated debate in recent years. This July the Church of England's General Synod vote approving the ordination of women bishops announced a new era for women in the church, ushered in after almost 100 years of campaigning. In this powerful book Julia Ogilvy interviews twelve of the most notable Christian women of our time, providing a telling and at times shocking analysis of the situation today. The women - from the Dean of York and the Presiding Bishop in America to Helena Kennedy QC and Dr Elaine Storkey - share some of the pain, disappointment and hurt they have experienced and reflect on the impact of a patriarchal Church on the suffering of women across the world. Their stories are very different but they all share a remarkable faith, humility and determination to fulfil their own calling. Each one is an inspiration to women everywhere and provides a unique insight into the role of the leader in any profession. Contributors include: Lucy Winkett, Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Sheila Watson, Vivienne Faull, Jane Williams, Elaine Storkey, Sarah Coakley, Helena Kennedy, Alison Elliot, Tamsin Merchant, Katherine Jefferts Schori, and Chilton Knudsen.

Julia Ogilvy interviews twelve of the most notable Christian women of our time, exploring their disappointments, ambitions and hope for the future place of women in the Church.

About the Author
Julia Ogilvy is a businesswoman, social entrepreneur and writer. She won a number of awards for her role as Managing Director of Hamilton & Inches, including Scottish Businesswoman of the Year. She is the founder and Honorary President of Project Scotland, a revolutionary national volunteering organisation for young people and won the Ernst & Young Scottish Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award. She was a member of the Prime Minister's Council for Social Action and on the board of Lloyds TSB Scotland. She is an elder in the Church of Scotland, a trustee of Tearfund, Buttle UK and a number of other organisations. Her first book was Turning Points and she is married with two children.

Reviews
Life-affirming personal stories from dedicated and inspirational women - don't wait a minute longer to read this book -- Sarah Brown
Fascinating meditations on faith that will be read for years to come. Such a good read -- Flora Fraser
The book makes a significant contribution at a time in the debate when posturing has to cease and true, faithful humanity takes over. -- Bishop Michael Turnbull
As the church relearns the searching character of its holy orders, Women in Waiting should bring readers to their knees. -- David Robinson, School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh * The Expository Times *



Book Information
ISBN 9781472901774
Author Julia Ogilvy
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Bloomsbury Continuum
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 253g